P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Formula 1 Chief Technical Officer Pat Symonds has insisted the series wants to reduce the downforce on the cars for
The power unit regulations for 2026 are already finalized, with a 1.6-liter V6 turbo internal combustion engine set to run on 100% sustainable fuel and a focus on hybridization, aiming for over 1,000 horsepower with a balance between ICE and electrical components.
The plans include increasing electrical power output via the MGU-K system, shifting towards more power from the electric motor, reducing downforce, weight, and size of the next generation F1 cars.
The goal is to enhance overtaking opportunities by decreasing the current cars’ weight and dimensions, potentially leading to more exciting races with drivers at the forefront.
Critics argue that the current heavy and large F1 cars contribute to poor racing and make overtaking challenging, with the focus now on creating lighter, smaller cars that require more skill to drive.
The vision is for the next era of F1 cars to highlight the drivers’ abilities and make them the main attraction, ultimately shifting the spotlight back to the heroes of the sport.
